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SkyTeam global airline alliance partners with Alibaba

SkyTeam to open an online flagship store on alitrip.com, accessible to millions of passengers using Alitrip. And in this year, SkyTeam offered an exclusive promotion of the Go Round-the-World Pass fares on Fliggy.

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SkyTeam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fliggy, an Alibaba travel platform previously known as Alitrip, marking the start of a partnership that will deliver benefits to Chinese consumers. As part of the deal, SkyTeam will open a flagship webstore on Fliggy offering customers access to services across the alliance’s member airlines.

Earlier this year during the ‘Double-11’ travel festival, SkyTeam offered an exclusive promotion of the Go Round-the-World Pass fares on Fliggy, which proved popular with Chinese globetrotters. SkyTeam’s membership includes four airlines from Greater China: China Eastern, China Southern, Xiamen Airlines and China Airlines, and the alliance offers regional Go Passes in addition to its Round the World fares.

Vincent Vogt, Senior Advisor Business Development for SkyTeam, said: “We look forward to offering our Chinese customers a wider range of travel products tailored to their needs, allowing them to discover the 1,000+ destinations on offer across SkyTeam’s network as well as our members’ award-winning products and services.”

Wells Zheng, Vice President of Fliggy said: “Fliggy makes dreams of global travel a reality for our customers. Chinese millennials are placing a higher value on quality of life and many of them want to travel the world.” He continued, “Fliggy welcomes SkyTeam to its platform, offering Chinese customers a simple one-stop-shop that provides them with easy access to the best value products, so they can travel when and how they want.”

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The most popular food to eat in Hue

Hue food mainly focuses on its own specialities which are mainly processed in the special style, strongly influenced by the palace processing style. In fact, Hue culinary still remains in its traditional characters, which are very picky in processing methods, choosing materials, and presenting the dishes. Here are the best Hue food dishes to eat which are very famous, delicious, and have been existed for a long time.

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Com Hen – Tiny Mussel Rice:

The tiny mussel rice dish is a very famous food to eat in Hue that tourists should never miss! If you have a chance to come to visit Hue, you will be able to visit the beautiful sceneries everywhere: the Huong river with the sound of the bell from Thien Mu Pagoda, the mist and incense sight in Hon Chen temple, or go to visit Vy Da river, the Citadel, or visit the tombs of Minh Mang, Tu Duc …

Before traveling the rivers and mountains, you should stop at the first corner of the Truong Dinh Street and opt for Hue tiny mussel rice as a delicious, spicy, and aromatic breakfast. Hue tiny mussel rice is a rustic dish which is sold everywhere whether in the village or country road in Hue. This dish is very simple, rustic yet still tastes like a cheer. Hue tiny mussel rice is also called with a luxurious name: “Cau Lau Con” to honor the simply, rusticiality, and frugality which are the characteristics of Hue.

2. Banh Canh Nam Pho – Nam Pho Thick Noodle Soup

Not popular and widely sold as beef vermicelli or tiny mussel rice, yet Nam Pho crab thick noodle soup (Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue) is still preferred by many tourists, so it attracts a lot of tourists to come and enjoy it whenever they have chance to visit the former Citadel . No bar, no fame, Nam Pho thick noodle is sold in small diners and mobile stalls on the sidewalk or in small alleys in every evening.

Nam Pho thick noodle soup is not picky in ingredients. It just contains thick noodle (fresh), shrimp, crab, meat pie…yet very meticulous in cooking process. Therefore, the thick noodle soup here has its own characteristics compared to other thick noodle soup which is originated in other provinces throughout the Central. The meticulous requirement is expressed through each processing stage. First, the thick noodle fibers are also made from rice flour, yet it requires many efforts to create soft and tough noodle fibers which are used to make Nam Pho thick noodle soup. After milling the rice, the flour will be put into a hot pot and steamed over low heat. People will need to whisk the flour until it is viscous. After that, the flour will be poured into a plastic bag with a side cut in the tapering shape to create the noodle fibers in a pot with boiling water. When the noodle fibers are milky, take them out and soak in cool clean water.

3. Bun Bo Hue – Hue Beef Vermicelli

Hue beef vermicelli (“bun bo Hue” in Vietnamese) is the soul of Hue cuisine. The fame and delicious taste of this dish makes no discussion as it is on the list of the top 50 most delicious dishes in the world. Hue beef vermicelli contains a piece of pig’s leg, a piece of beef pie, a small piece of boiled pig’s blood, and of course a few thin slices of beef. The fresh herbals to serve with Hue beef vermicelli are also very fresh and plentiful.

4. Bun Thit Nuong – Grilled Meat Vermicelli

Grilled meat vermicelli is a popular dish which is the favorite of many people in all three regions of the country. Among these, Hue is the place that has the most preferred beef vermicelli dish. Grilled meat vermicelli everywhere keeps its own distinctive taste depending on the 3 regions: the North, the Central, and the South. This noodle dish can be suitably used for breakfast, daily meals, or between meals. It is very tasty and attractive dish which many people in the country and also the foreigners love. The requirements of grilled meat vermicelli contain:

– The grilled meat need to be brown with the charming scent of lemongrass and sesame

– The sauce must be harmoniously sweet and sour served with many kinds of fresh vegetables and raw herbals.

In fact, this is also one of the best Hue food dishes which are famous and popular in Vietnam.

5. Banh Beo – Bloating Duckweed -Shaped Cake

Bloating fern-shaped cake is a simple, rustic Hue food that is very famous in all 3 regions in Vietnam. The tiny, limber cake with the attractive fragrant of rice flour, the sweetness of fried dried shrimp, and the spiciness of the dipping sauce, making people are really attracted when enjoying this dish. The name “Banh Beo” was born due to the shape of the cake which is thin, rounded like the duckweed, or according to the folk comparison, this dish is very cheap (“beo” in Vietnamese). Bloating duckweed-shaped cake is rustic yet very famous speciality which everyone who comes to visit Hue wants to taste.

6. Banh Bot Loc – Chestnut Starch Cake

Hue chestnut starch cake is very picky and meticulous in choosing ingredients, cooking process, and also the shape of the cakes. In the Hue ancient palace in the past, this cake was shaped in the form of bullion, wrapped in fresh banana leaves. Chestnut starch cake is small yet has unique taste. Hue chestnut starch is tough with the fragrance of chestnut starch, fleshy stuffing made from shrimp and milled pork meat, sweet and salty shrimp rousing, fatty and aromatic cooking oil with scallion, and Hue’s style sweet and sour dipping sauce.

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Top cultural and historic sights in Hue

Hue owes its charm partly to its location on the Perfume River – picturesque on a clear day, atmospheric even in less flattering weather. Today the city blends new and old as sleek modern hotels tower over crumbling century-old Citadel walls.

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1. Imperial Enclosure

The Imperial Enclosure is a citadel-within-a-citadel, housing the emperor’s residence, temples and palaces, and the main buildings of state, within 6m-high, 2.5km-long walls. What’s left is only a fraction of the original – the enclosure was badly bombed during the French and American Wars, and only 20 of its 148 buildings survived. This is a fascinating site easily worth half a day, but poor signage can make navigation a bit difficult. Restoration and reconstruction is ongoing.

Expect a lot of broken masonry, rubble, cracked tiling and weeds as you work your way around. Nevertheless it’s enjoyable as a leisurely stroll and some of the less-visited areas are highly atmospheric. There are little cafes and souvenir stands dotted around. It’s best to approach the sights starting from Ngo Mon Gate and moving anticlockwise around the enclosure.

2. Thien Mu Pagoda

Taking up the southwest corner of the Imperial Enclosure, this highly impressive walled complex has been beautifully restored. The imposing three-tiered Hien Lam Pavilion sits on the south side of the complex; it dates from 1824. On the other side of a courtyard is the solemn To Mieu Temple, housing shrines to each of the emperors, topped by their photos. Between these two temples are Nine Dynastic Urns (dinh) cast between 1835 and 1836, each dedicated to one Nguyen sovereign.

3. To Mieu Temple Complex

4. Tomb of Minh Mang

This majestic tomb is renowned for its architecture and sublime forest setting. The tomb was planned during Minh Mang’s reign (1820–40) but built by his successor, Thieu Tri. Minh Mang’s tomb is in An Bang village, on the west bank of the Perfume River, 12km from Hue.

The Honour Courtyard is reached via three gates on the eastern side of the wall. Three granite staircases lead from the courtyard to the square Stele Pavilion (Dinh Vuong).

Sung An Temple, which is dedicated to Minh Mang and his empress, is reached via three terraces and the rebuilt Hien Duc Gate. On the other side of the temple, three stone bridges span Trung Minh Ho (Lake of Impeccable Clarity). The central bridge was for the emperor’s use only. Minh Lau Pavilion (Pavilion of Light) stands on the top of three superimposed terraces that represent the ‘three powers’: the heavens, the earth and water. To the left is the Fresh Air Pavilion, to the right, the Angling Pavilion.

From a stone bridge across crescent-shaped Tan Nguyet Lake (Lake of the New Moon), a monumental staircase with dragon banisters leads to Minh Mang’s sepulchre. The gate to the tomb is opened only once a year on the anniversary of the emperor’s death.

5. Tomb of Khai Dinh

This hillside monument is a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. Most of the tomb’s grandiose exterior is covered in blackened concrete, creating an unexpectedly Gothic air, while the interiors resemble an explosion of colourful mosaic. Khai Dinh was the penultimate emperor of Vietnam, from 1916 to 1925, and widely seen as a puppet of the French. The construction of his flamboyant tomb took 11 years. The tomb of Khai Dinh is 10km from Hue in Chau Chu village.

Steps lead to the Honour Courtyard where mandarin honour guards have a mixture of Vietnamese and European features. Up three more flights of stairs is the stupendous main building, Thien Dinh. The walls and ceiling are decorated with murals of the Four Seasons, Eight Precious Objects and Eight Fairies. Under a graceless, gold-speckled concrete canopy is a gilt bronze statue of Khai Dinh, who is presumed to have been homosexual, though he did produce one heir. His remains are interred 18m below the statue.

6. Tu Hieu Pagoda

Nestled in a pine forest, this popular pagoda was built in 1843 and later co-opted by eunuchs from the Citadel. Today 70 monks reside at Tu Hieu; they welcome visitors to the twin temples (one dedicated to Cong Duc, the other to Buddha). Listen to their chanting daily at 4.30am, 10am, noon, 4pm and 7pm. Tu Hieu Pagoda is about 5km from the centre of Hue, on the way to the tomb of Tu Duc.

Tu Hieu is associated with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who studied at the monastery in the 1940s, but lived in exile for more than 40 years and was only permitted to return to Vietnam in 2005.

7. Royal Theatre

The Royal Theatre, begun in 1826 and later home to the National Conservatory of Music, has been rebuilt on its former foundations. Even when performances aren’t on, it’s free to sit in the plush chairs or examine the fascinating display of masks and musical instruments from Vietnamese theatre, with English descriptions.

Cultural performances here last 45 minutes. Southeast of here almost nothing remains of the Thai To Mieu temple complex (it’s now a plant nursery) and the former University of Arts.

8. Halls of the Mandarins

Located immediately behind Thai Hoa Palace, on either side of a courtyard, these halls were used by mandarins as offices and to prepare for court ceremonies. The hall on the right showcases fascinating old photographs (including boy-king Vua Duya Tan’s coronation), gilded Buddha statues and assorted imperial curios. Behind the courtyard are the ruins of the Can Chanh Palace, where two wonderful long galleries, painted in gleaming scarlet lacquer, have been reconstructed.

9. Dien Tho Residence

The stunning, partially ruined Dien Tho Residence (1804) once comprised the apartments and audience hall of the queen mothers of the Nguyen dynasty. The audience hall houses an exhibition of photos illustrating its former use, and there is a display of embroidered royal garments. Just outside, a pleasure pavilion above a lily pond has been transformed into a cafe worthy of a refreshment stop.

10. Thai Hoa Palace

This 1803 palace is a spacious hall with an ornate timber roof supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. It was used for the emperor’s official receptions and important ceremonies. On state occasions the emperor sat on his elevated throne, facing visitors entering via the Ngo Mon Gate. No photos are permitted, but be sure to see the impressive audiovisual display, which gives an excellent overview of the entire Citadel, its architecture and the historical context.

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SkyTeam marks five years of SkyPriority benefits

Offering top customers smoother experiences at more than 1,000 airports. SkyTeam became the first global airline alliance to offer aligned priority benefits for top customers when it launched SkyPriority five years ago.

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Designed to make travel more seamless for First, Business and Elite Plus passengers flying on all SkyTeam member airlines, today SkyPriority is offered at more than 1,000 airports across the globe. SkyPriority was initially developed by Delta Air Lines, which launched the service in 2010. It proved successful in delivering a superior airport experience for top travellers. In 2012, SkyPriority became the first customer-facing initiative to be implemented by all SkyTeam member airlines.

“Over five years, SkyPriority has set SkyTeam apart as an industry leader on priority service innovations,” said Perry Cantarutti, SkyTeam’s CEO and Managing Director. “It’s our most popular customer initiative to-date, and because we are committed to delivering excellence, we are using real-time feedback from customers on-the-go via our award-winning SkyPriority Audit app to maintain a consistently high standard of service around the globe.”

SkyPriority offers eligible travellers a suite of priority airport benefits. The highlights include the following benefits: Priority (at check-in, baggage drop off, security and immigration, ticket and transfer desks, boarding and baggage collection); Clear branding (easily-identifiable signs at each location and indicators on boarding passes ensure seamless access to services); SkyPriority Finder (available on SkyTeam.com and SkyTeam APP it allows customers to discover which services are available in airports they are flying to/from); SkyPriority Customer Audit APP (Eligible customers wishing to join the SkyPriority Panel program can enrol via SkyTeam.com).

SkyTeam continues to invest in SkyPriority, adding fast-track security and immigration access at an increasing number of global airports.

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Thai Cuisine at Melia Hanoi Hotel

From 14^th to 20^th July 2017, the Royal Thai Embassy in Vietnam, in collaboration with Thai Airways International and Melia Hanoi Hotel will organize a food festival named “A week of Thai cuisine” at El Patio Restaurant.

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Thailand has gained its own fame for the delightful culinary art. Meticulously fusing the elements of several Southeast Asian tastes, this gastronomic culture embraces harmonious blends of herbs, spices and fresh ingredients with well-balanced combination of spicy, sour, sweet and bitter flavors.

Exclusively from 14^th to 20^th July 2017, the Royal Thai Embassy in Vietnam, Thai Airways International and Melia Hanoi Hotel will hold a food festival: “A week of Thai cuisine” at El Patio Restaurant (Buffet Lunch from 11:30am – 2pm & Buffet Dinner from 6pm to 10pm). Well-known Thai Chef Professor Chayanit Prampate with her hand-picked ingredients and finest recipes will visit Hanoi to tantalize the taste buds of the most demanding palates. Through this awaited gastronomy experience, guests will discover the Country of Smiles by its traditional specialties such as Tom Kha Gai, Tom Yam Goong, and the list goes on.

Melia Hanoi Hotel

Address: 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street
Tel: 04 3934 3343 (ext. 7405), fax: 04 3934 8688
Email: marcom@meliahanoi.com.vn

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Melia Hanoi received International Hotel Awards 2017-2018

Melia Hanoi has been victorious in three categories at the International Hotel Awards, including ‘Best City Hotel Vietnam, ‘Best Large Hotel Vietnam and ‘International Five Star Hotel 2017 – 2018’, demonstrating the hotel’s consistent excellence on a global scale.

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The International Hotel Awards exclusively provide 5-star accolades at an international level, determining the finest hotels and hospitality companies in the world. The awards take in consideration of location, service, facilities, exterior as well as interior design, safety and security.

Melia Hanoi’s General Manager, Guillermo Pantoja happily shares: “This is a huge achievement for us and we are very proud to have received not one, but three, prestigious accolades along with the well-known international 5 star hotel standard. Of course none of this would be possible without the dedication and hard work of all the hotel’s associates, each of whom is passionate about providing guests with the very best Melia experience”.

Since opening in 1999, Melia Hanoi has been a leading hotel in Hanoi with the unrivalled location in the center of the city, luxurious rooms and a wide array of facilities, from a state-of-the-art business center to an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel is the perfect choice for business or leisure. The hotel has been recognized as “Top 10 5-star hotel of Vietnam” by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, “Best MICE Hotel of Hanoi” by Vietnam Economic Times, “Best Revenue Management Hotel”, “Best Quality Hotel” of Melia Hotels International Asia Pacific and the list goes on.

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SkyTeam launches Marine and Offshore travel options

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance has launched a branded product to meet the specific travel requirements of the Marine and Offshore (M&O) industry. SkyTeam Marine and Offshore offers tailored travel solutions for seafarers and offshore workers alike.

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SkyTeam Marine and Offshore is managed by IAS Global (International Airline Services Limited) and will initially include travel on six SkyTeam members – Aeroflot, Air France, Delta, KLM, Kenya Airways and Saudia – with more airlines set to participate in the coming months. The airlines of SkyTeam’s Marine and Offshore product offer one way and round-trip special fares to more than 1,000 global destinations with bespoke conditions for baggage allowance and ticket flexibility to meet the travel needs of ship crews and offshore workers.

“Launching a dedicated Marine and Offshore product combines our members’ M&O expertise with SkyTeam’s track record of delivering a seamless travel experience,” said Perry Cantarutti, SkyTeam’s CEO and managing director. “Meanwhile, working with IAS Global will ensure SkyTeam’s product is widely available to M&O specialist travel agencies worldwide through one convenient point of contact that includes multiple member airlines.”

Bernard Rafferty, Managing Director of IAS Global stated “With over 20 years’ experience in the Marine and Offshore crew travel sector IAS is delighted to now offer our expertise to Skyteam airlines to provide an enhanced service to their travel trade partners and in turn, to their industry clients.”

SkyTeam Marine and Offshore is one of a number of branded, alliance-wide travel products developed to deliver value to member airlines and global customers. These include SkyTeam Global Meetings – designed for the Meetings (MICE) industry to simplify travel to small and large-scale international events, SkyTeam Corporate Agreements – streamlined travel management offering a tailor-made, competition-law compliant solution for corporate contracting and SkyTeam China Corporate Connection – simple, competition-law compliant corporate airline agreements for companies in China.

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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts launches global campaign

Guests offered savings of up to 30 per cent on room rates at more than 80 hotels and resorts across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe for stays until 31st August.

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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has launched its global ‘It’s your Summer’ campaign, inviting guests to take advantage of discounts of up to 30 per cent on room rates at more than 80 hotels and resorts globally. The Swiss hospitality firm’s Summer 2017 promotion, which applies to bookings of two nights or more, also offers guests who book their stay online a complimentary US$20 voucher to spend at any participating hotel restaurant. With a vast selection of upscale properties spanning Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is encouraging travellers to make the most of their summer and the 30 per cent savings offer by booking multiple stays.

“Our portfolio spoils guests for choice, with properties ranging from chic city hotels to beachside resorts in destinations that cover four exciting and diverse continents,” said Paul Mulcahy, Senior Vice President Commercial of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. “We operate multiple hotels in many countries and with our Summer 2017 campaign offering value-for-money room rates, it provides travellers with the perfect excuse to book more than one property or holiday to experience all that a destination – or even a region – has to offer.”

The ‘It’s your Summer’ campaign is valid for stays between 1st June and 31st August, 2017. Guests staying with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts this summer will also have the chance to sample two new initiatives launched by the hospitality firm this year – its global family programme and, at some European properties, an innovative sleep concept.

The ‘Mövenpick Family’ programme offers guests travelling with youngsters a range of complimentary benefits including ‘on demand’ baby essentials such as strollers, change tables and bottle warmers; healthy children’s menus; family-friendly services; local activities; and special room discounts. These added extras are available at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts globally.

Guests staying at properties in Germany, The Netherlands and Switzerland, can opt for a pioneering personalized sleep experience by booking a new ‘SLEEP individually different’ room. The new rooms feature Mövenpick’s YouBed – hailed as the world’s first spring-system bed with adjustable firmness to suit personal comfort preferences – as well as complimentary amenities including sleep masks, ear plugs, lavender pads and black-out stickers that cover lights on electronic devices.

Mövenpick Hotel & Resorts

Laura Perez Diaz

Shatha Tower Floor 39, Office 3903 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 365 4712 | laura.perez@movenpick.com

Tina Seiler

Oberneuhofstrasse 12 | 6340 | Baar | Switzerland
Phone +41 41 759 19 28 | tina.seiler@movenpick.com

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Weekend vibrant package at Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon

Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon has attractive promotion package 3 days and 2 nights for guests to enjoy a magical trip to the vibrant city streets of Vietnam’s Pearl.

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Indulge in luxurious accommodation in the truly cosmopolitan atmosphere of Saigon accompanied by a gastronomic journey ranging from the finest Cantonese delicacies to sumptuous international fare, fine wines and avant-garde cocktails. All these are waiting to pamper guests in an absolutely wonderful weekend extravaganza.

This package price is only from VND3,760,000++/ two persons / night (rates do not include VAT and service charge) for stays on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and it will be available until 31st Dec 2017. The package includes 2-night stay in a luxurious Club room, 2-way airport transfer, a meal voucher (VND500,000 to be used at any F&B outlet such as Tung Garden, Café Saigon, Mot Hai Bar, Café Cay Da), Dim Sum voucher for two at Tung Garden (Lunch only), check-in and check-out at the state-of-the-art Executive Lounge with a selection of welcome beverages, unlimited access to the Executive Lounge, daily breakfast and beverages at the Executive Lounge or Café Saigon, evening Happy Hours at the Executive Lounge, afternoon tea and snacks, guaranteed late check-out, daily in-room seasonal fresh fruits, free Wi-Fi internet.

In addition, one child of 16 years or under sharing their parents’ room will receive a complimentary extra bed and breakfast. And guests also receive 35% discount on food & beverages at Mot Hai Bar from 5.00 pm, 30% discount on food & beverages at Café Saigon from 5.00pm and 15% discount on food & beverages at Café Saigon, Cay Da Café and Tung Garden.

On the other hand, this pakage does not apply to group bookings, and its minimum booking requirement is that guests must book two consecutive nights.

Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon

Tel: +84 838 449 222
Email: rsvn@eastingrandsaigon.com
Website: www.eastingrandsaigon.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EastinGrandHotelSaigon

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The impressive rebirth of Vietnam House Restaurant

On 4th July, Vietnam House Restaurant will mark its impressive rebirth with Vietnamese cuisine taste in a luxury interior space.

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With a grand opening on 4^th July 2017, Vietnam House Restaurant is set to introduce Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Through a unique partnership between celebrity chef Luke Nguyen and Windsor Property Management Group Corporation (WMC Group), the restaurant returns to its former location with a fully renovated interior design and façade accenting the historic building on the corner of Dong Khoi and Mac Thi Buoi.

The restored colonial building once housed the famed Café L’Imperial in the early 1900s, and was a popular destination for the city’s affluent business class. The new Vietnam House Restaurant is set to bring back the nostalgia and charm of the storied street corner. Waiters and waitresses serve classic and modern Vietnamese dishes in a setting featuring hues of vibrant blues and greens complemented by wood accents adorning walls and ceilings.

The menu of Vietnam House Restaurant spans the country with classic dishes selected from North to South delivering a traditional style while reflecting modern trends with culinary impressions from Chef Luke Nguyen. With experiences and knowledge gained by travelling throughout Vietnam, Chef Luke invites diners on a rich gastronomic journey with unique presentations of classic recipes.

Open for lunch and dinner, Vietnam House Restaurant presents a curated menu of the country’s favorite dishes. The signature flavors of Vietnam House revolve around the high quality, fresh produce elegantly prepared and presented in a modern style. Chef Luke and his culinary team source local markets daily to ensure only the freshest fruits and vegetables are used in the kitchen, and use cooking methods that retain and enhance the flavors of the ingredients and spices.

Watch the city’s traffic bustle quietly by through classic arched windows while sipping premium coffees and classic ca phe sua da brewed from the finest Arabica and Robusta beans. To complement your lunch or dinner, select from the expansive wine list featuring 500 varietals including award-winning brands from vineyards around the globe.

The rebirth of Vietnam House takes inspiration from the storied corner of Dong Khoi and Mac Thi Buoi, but inspires guests with a dining experience that complements their unique lifestyle, dining at the highest level with world-class service delivering the best of Vietnamese gastronomy. With the launch of Vietnam House Restaurant, WMC Group and Luke Nguyen have carefully crafted a uniquely “Vietnamese” dining experience worthy of promoting Ho Chi Minh City as a budding destination for global gourmands and tourists to Vietnam.